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A Shared Definition of Strategic Philanthropy Wednesday, November 17, 2021 If I had to point to one recommendation for funders of all types, it would be Albert Einstein’s advice on curiosity. In his words, "The important thing is not to stop questioning. Curiosity has its own reason for existing. One cannot help but be in awe when contemplating the mysteries of eternity,... Read more
Invest for Better Takes Off Thursday, September 30, 2021 When TPI launched the Invest for Better (IFB) initiative more than three years ago, we imagined it would be a time-limited campaign to motivate and educate women to activate their investment assets – personal and philanthropic – to help build a better world. It was a collaborative effort,... Read more
Crises Create Opportunity: Taking Action on the World’s Biggest Challenges Tuesday, September 28, 2021 This article was originally published by Alliance Magazine on September 28, 2021, co-authored by Maggi Alexander, Senior Partner and Director of the Center for Global Philanthropy, The Philanthropic Initiative (TPI) and Ina Breuer, Executive Director, New England International Donors (NEID). Read more

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Ramping Up Support Are you looking to ramp up in size and/or impact? Our experienced team can help you successfully prepare for and go through the exciting journey of ramping up.
The Thoughtful Funder’s Guide to Global Giving Powerful practices and lessons learned from funders working on water, refugees, and women and girls.
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